Family Urgent Response System
833-939-3877
For Access to Behavioral Health Services or the Crisis Line
800-704-0900
CalHOPE Warm Line
833-317-HOPE(4673)
24-hour Suicide Prevention
855-278-4204
Virtual Support Services
Foster & Kinship Care Education – Hartnell College
Free Tutoring Services For Foster Youth
2-1-1 Santa Clara Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth
Resources for Non-Black Caregivers
Resources for Kinship Caregivers
ICWA Resources
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Support Groups
California Foster Care Ombudsperson
2-1-1 Santa Clara Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth
Resources for Non-Black Caregivers
Resources for Kinship Caregivers
ICWA Resources
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Support Groups
California Foster Care Ombudsperson
Wellness
Bill Wilson Center 24-7 Teen Hotline – 888-247-7717
California Youth Crisis Line (for youth ages 12 to 14) – 800-843-5200
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 800-273-TALK
Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline – 1 855 278-4204 or Text HOME to 741741
Uplift Family Services Mobile Crisis – 408-379-9085 or 877-41-CRISIS
Child Care
California Provider Helpline (For Foster & Kinship Parents!) 1-833-99YOUTH (999-6884)
Family Urgent Response System – 1-833-939-FURS
Bringing the Caregiver Voice to the State
California’s caregivers have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in statewide policy discussion & formation. Policymakers and decision-makers want to know what supports the retention and recruitment of quality family homes for the state’s most vulnerable children. You can add your voice by becoming a member of California Alliance of Caregivers for updates, events, and leadership opportunities and
- Testify at State Hearings
- Participate in Caregiver Day at the Capitol
- Attend a Resource Family Forum
- Give feedback to your California Alliance of Caregivers Ambassador: Susan Steele Email
- JV 290
- Contact your legislators:
- Child & Family Team Meetings
Parents & Caregivers for Wellness
- Increase Access to Appropriate, Individualized Care
- Improve Quality and Effectiveness of Care
- Encourage Greater Collaboration Among Child-Serving Agencies and Providers
- Promote Engagement of Parents & Caregivers